A little remote distillery in the heart of Indian Trail NC. Mom n Pop shop, truly a family affair…read morethough. Grandfather Doodle Sasser was the pioneer moonshiner and they made the business "legal". The GOAT Whiskey was superb. Tried it straight up, then with margarita mix- wow! Delicious. Next up, the REAPER. Hold onto your seat folks. As per our tour guide; 1 reaper pepper is used to make 60 bottles (if i'm quoting her correctly) so that gives you a hint how far that pepper goes and the heat it brings with it. Tried it straight up and definitely reminiscent of a night of spicy Mexican or Indian food... but wait! Next up was the Bloody Mary made with the Reaper and man! Sign me up. Dad bought a bottle for $29.95, big brother snatched up the last of the 1oz bottles for $1.95 to bring back west and I scooped up a couple tees for $5.00 each. What a steal and what a great family. Business has been around almost 2 years and during the height of the pandemic, they moved into the hand sanitizer business; shipping a ton to our women and men overseas/middle east. This distillery is breaking ground and needs to be in EVERY liquor store, and soon! Can't wait to come back, but in the meanwhile... follow them on facebook: @goatwhiskey, online at goatwhiskey.net and I will be flaunting my tee shirt back on Long Island.

I'm so glad they moved to a larger location! I saw that their first location was vacant and…read morewondered where they went. A quick phone call got us directions to their new location in Stallings. We got a quick tour of their facility, they were still in the "move-in" stage but you can already feel that they will be a VERY popular spot once they have time to settle in. We bought a bottle after some delicious sampling and even got a tee shirt for just $5. Now that's a bargain!

I thought this was a cozy little spot in downtown Waxhaw. Service was friendly ! They had a few TVs…read moreinside and lots of bar seating plus additional benches and tables. Even a few spots to sit outside! Drinks were all reasonably priced with a great selection. They even had beers and ciders which was nice.

Great drink spot. Lots of those high metal square stools along narrow wooden counter height…read morecommunity length counters. Not designed for comfort. Tried the whisky flight. Shows 4 little glasses in the photos and lists 4 things on the menu but the default option is 3 whisky's. Better clarity on the whisky flight options should be provided on the menu. Dogs were allowed inside, cool. Great place for a group. Sharing a cocktail menu pic. Bartender said these vary by season and location.

Staff was great and informative. Cute little place with wines and spirits. I loved the bourbon…read morewhiskey.

Good people running the show. It's very small and personal. The whiskey is pretty good too. They'll…read moretake you back and show you the labeling and bottling and the whole thing. The tasting is a good deal too. They give you a lot of wine and liquor.

We overall enjoyed our experience and especially thr mojito and jungle bird drinks…read more It was a rainy cold day for May weather so unfortunately didn't get to sit on the patio as I had hoped! The crowd was a little slow (prob due to weather) so not a super vibrant atmosphere when we arrived but it got a little busier as time went on. We enjoyed all of our cocktails, the ones we ordered were: Daiquiri -- 8.5/10 Jungle bird. -- 10/10 our favorite drink of the night!! Iced coffee (this is a cocktail) -- 9/10 because of the uniqueness and the drink was really yummy Mojito -- 9/10 really good mojito but was heavy on the ice Basil French 75 -- 6.5/10 I personally wouldn't order it again, I was excited to try it but it just wasn't my personal preference Hurricane -- 7/10 didn't love this one and asked for more sour mix I would absolutely come here again, especially on a nice summer day, and sit outside to enjoy the vibes! I also think it would be fun to come back for live music. I will say we ordered some food and it was just okay, convenient while drinking yes but not really the standout aspect of this place. We got the pretzel with beer cheese and the meat lovers flatbread, which is very small, about the size of a 8 inch personal pan pizza.

This place has done amazing work making this place what it is today…read more Great drinks great bartenders and very knowledgeable tours when available Must visit!

It was a scorching hot North Carolina day in April when we arrived for the afternoon tour at…read moreSouthern Grace Distillery. We had paid in advance and made it just in the nick of time to join our group of about a dozen people. The crowd was a mix of adults and children; personally, I didn't quite understand the presence of kids on a jailhouse and whiskey tour, but the group was ready to dive into the history. The tour kicked off with chilling news of hauntings. Our guide mentioned that the show "Ghost Hunters" had even visited the site, certifying the old jail as haunted--though fortunately by "friendly" spirits. The sensory experience was a bit of a rollercoaster. I generally enjoy the scent of bourbon, and the initial aroma upon entering the distillery is quite pleasant. However, the main room where we spent a significant portion of the tour had a scent that was overwhelming and wholly unpleasant. That said, the content of the tour was good. It provided a well-balanced mix of intriguing historical facts about the prison and the technical side of whiskey making. The kids got restless during the tour and actually started brutally kicking each other in the shins. They each had on shell toed Crocs, so you could hear the crunch of bone and flesh beneath each kick. Their parents let it go on indefinitely. The hour passed quickly and was well worth the $14 adult admission. The tasting at the end is not for the faint of heart. They serve hard liquor, and I do mean HARD. My lips were numbing and my face was next. I had to tap out after the third swig! On the bright side, the gift shop is fantastic. They have the most darling items; we walked away with two tote bags and a delicious pink lemonade drink that will be perfect for sharing with friends this summer. This is a unique, affordable way to spend an hour, provided you can handle the heat and the high proof!

Wow this was a micro craft distillery at its best. Customer service, selection, and knowledge. They…read moretruly deserve being the face of the charlotte area whiskey. 1st entering, you walk into a small area with a gift shop area, bar area, and small separate sitting area on the first floor. The small sitting area also houses their original small still they currently produce their gin in. Pretty cool piece of history. So about the juice...They're really got some good stuff. You can do a curated flight for 10 dollars each pour, you can also do single pours of whatever they have available as well from their core products to the single barrels. I really love what they're doing with the "Story" line where they experiment with different finishes and blends. I'm not a huge rye guy but they are certainly doing it right. That says a lot for me to grab 2 to take home of their rye single barrels..my bartender was so cool and knowledgeable I even grabbed the one he actually picked. Overall 10/10. They're giving the bigger names a definite run for their money. You will not go wrong supporting and drinking local with them. Hands down the best in the charlotte area. They do offer shipping but, you NEED to go in for the full experience and the option to grab distillery exclusive bottles. #Foodierunner approved lol

This brew-stillery is very cool. It was very quiet but we were able to ask so many questions about…read morethe beers. I tried all of them and So Peachy was my favorite beer and Trap juice was my favorite seltzer. Our bartender was wonderful. She gave lots of insight on the different choices. Since it wasn't busy parking wasn't an issue. The construction was a little hard to maneuver but not terrible. I would love to try one of their events the next time I'm in Charlotte.

I highly recommend this brewstillery.. it is a MUST visit! Their customer service is second to…read morenone. The 2 owners are always around and mingle with everyone, always having a great time! The brewery consists of an inside bar and a large outdoor/lounge space with couches and fire pits.. really steps up the ambiance. Their beer is brewed onsite where you able to watch the brewmaster at work! My favorite is the So Peachy, the flavor is on point and is a great for a refreshing drink. If beer isn't your favorite drink of choice, order the lemon drop drink! Lastly, their food truck. If you like oysters do yourself a favor and go order the garlic parm oysters.

This place is so great! But, fair warning, they are not following regular hours at the moment, so…read moredefinitely try and call before you go. But, the owners were absolutely fantastic! It is a small space in a very hidden location (just follow the signs once you park) and the tour is more informative than anything else. Where this place shines is their product, and let's be honest, you didn't come to learn about the distillation process, you came for the booze! They are so generous with their tastings and everything they make is incredible, but the amaretto is where they shine! Their prices for bottles are also very reasonable and you get to keep the shot glass as a souvenir. Plus, Chris, and especially Rick, are so congenial and you can swap stories with them for hours! They are doing a release of their new bottle design, so stay tuned!

My bf and I recently visited Dragon Moonshine during our anniversary after finding a great deal on…read moreGroupon. WE HAD AN AMAZING TIME! We were immediately greeted by one of the owners, Chris. This man has such an amazing story! We learned so much about the spirit making process. You can tell he knows his stuff! He answered all of our questions and went into details on how every machine works. What's even more amazing is that he and his partner self-taught themselves how to do this. Genius. To top it all off, we got to taste their rum, amaretto, and apple pie moonshine. Our favorite was the amaretto, which we bought for $24! We even got two shot glasses. I love how everything is handmade from start to finish. Come and bring your friends - ask questions - you'll come out learning so much (and slightly tipsy) lol.